Hordeum vulgare seed extract

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AKA: Common Barley, Barley
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Graminae
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-64-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Barley seeds have been used in traditional medicine across cultures for their nutritional density and mild antimicrobial properties. In cosmetics, barley seed extract is valued for its protein and mineral content for skin conditioning.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR